xt550k problem with camshaft timing

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xt550k problem with camshaft timing

xt550k problem with camshaft timing 
ypoonstp said 2009-06-04 15:25 
 
i purchased an 1983 yamaha xt550k enduro in not to bad of shape, the carb was clogged, i cleaned it and was hoping to see it start but it hasnt, i believe the problem is the camshaft timing is off,somehow it jumped,has anyone expeirenced this same problem or how to fix this and or whty it happened thankyou-justin 
 
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